I'm telling you, slow footed big men are a thing of the past. Kevin Love, KAT, Valanciunas, Nurkic all, in my eyes, looked like they were running in molasses in the playoffs. Not being able to switch defensively because of lack of mobility absolutely kills your team on defense in today's league.

We've all been discussing whether the defensive center is a thing of that past, but that isn't the really the issue. What matters is whether the big man can move their feet quickly on switches.

And I take that into big consideration with the draft for sure. Hence why I'm not as high on WCJ anymore.

I'm telling you, slow footed big men are a thing of the past. Kevin Love, KAT, Valanciunas, Nurkic all, in my eyes, looked like they were running in molasses in the playoffs. Not being able to switch defensively because of lack of mobility absolutely kills your team on defense in today's league.

We've all been discussing whether the defensive center is a thing of that past, but that isn't the really the issue. What matters is whether the big man can move their feet quickly on switches.

And I take that into big consideration with the draft for sure. Hence why I'm not as high on WCJ anymore.

And this is precisely why I am a fan of JJJ.

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“It’s the Dirk Nowitzki effect on their offense. As a defense, you absolutely overreact to every situation he’s
in -- or even that he’s not in -- and then you lose all sight of your team defensive rules." --Erik Spoelstra

I'm telling you, slow footed big men are a thing of the past. Kevin Love, KAT, Valanciunas, Nurkic all, in my eyes, looked like they were running in molasses in the playoffs. Not being able to switch defensively because of lack of mobility absolutely kills your team on defense in today's league.

We've all been discussing whether the defensive center is a thing of that past, but that isn't the really the issue. What matters is whether the big man can move their feet quickly on switches.

And I take that into big consideration with the draft for sure. Hence why I'm not as high on WCJ anymore.

I don't know man.....I'd take a slow footed player the caliber of KAT.

I just wrote it off as his first post season appearance. If he looks like that again this year.....there might be a problem. But I just think he needs to spend a offseason with Olajuwon.

Lol he’s spending his offseason playing video games and hooking up with his insta model girlfriend. He’s a young man, can’t blame him, but it’s pretty clear he’s one of those guys who coasts on his talent.

Lol he’s spending his offseason playing video games and hooking up with his insta model girlfriend. He’s a young man, can’t blame him, but it’s pretty clear he’s one of those guys who coasts on his talent.

That may be the case....but he also may be the most gifted bug nab in the league. And he's incredibly young.

Lol he’s spending his offseason playing video games and hooking up with his insta model girlfriend. He’s a young man, can’t blame him, but it’s pretty clear he’s one of those guys who coasts on his talent.

An NBA source tells DallasBasketball.com that depending on Smart’s asking price, the Mavs can be expected to explore pursuing the 6-4 guard, a defense-first battler who scores 10 points per game for a Celtics team that made it to the Eastern Conference Finals. – via 247Sports

An NBA source tells DallasBasketball.com that depending on Smart’s asking price, the Mavs can be expected to explore pursuing the 6-4 guard, a defense-first battler who scores 10 points per game for a Celtics team that made it to the Eastern Conference Finals. – via 247Sports

I love Smart...but I don't love what he will command. He's going to get star like money....some rteam is going to crippple their cap space for him....and I just can't do that for a typical 3 and D guy....and yes he does offer more than your typical 3 and D guy....but he does nothing special on the offensive end.

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“It’s the Dirk Nowitzki effect on their offense. As a defense, you absolutely overreact to every situation he’s
in -- or even that he’s not in -- and then you lose all sight of your team defensive rules." --Erik Spoelstra

Yuck, no. Gortat was a pre-championship target... That feels like a lifetime ago now.

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“It’s the Dirk Nowitzki effect on their offense. As a defense, you absolutely overreact to every situation he’s
in -- or even that he’s not in -- and then you lose all sight of your team defensive rules." --Erik Spoelstra

If we’re talking rentals, why bother with DeAndra when Dwight is sitting there for pennies on the dollar?

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“It’s the Dirk Nowitzki effect on their offense. As a defense, you absolutely overreact to every situation he’s
in -- or even that he’s not in -- and then you lose all sight of your team defensive rules." --Erik Spoelstra

I love Smart...but I don't love what he will command. He's going to get star like money....some rteam is going to crippple their cap space for him....and I just can't do that for a typical 3 and D guy....and yes he does offer more than your typical 3 and D guy....but he does nothing special on the offensive end.

I'm not sure Smart is a 3 & D type since he shoots under 30% from deep for his career, just barely cracking that last year.